Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 22:38:22 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Slider window catch info
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This is very helpful.
I think all I need is the gasket and I plan to try to make that out of an old inner tube. Nice to know I can order it though if needed. What is the “packing” for sliding glass window?
Is that something for the outside?
From what I can tell I don’t need to purchase the full kit it is broken down into parts.
Great info.
Eric
> On Jun 8, 2021, at 10:15 PM, <stuartmacm@gmail.com> <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Of course Go Westy sells a repair kit. Unfortunately it's $79. Fixes both though https://www.gowesty.com/product/sliding-/23494/sliding-window-latch-fix-kit-?v=
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Alistair Bell
> Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:01 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Slider window catch info
>
> Eric,
>
> While I have slider windows and latches sitting here in the barn, and I’ve taken them apart a few times over the years, I can’t give you a definite answer right now.
>
> But if I was forced to guess, I’d say you’re right about the plastic/rubber gasket being worn out.
>
> Can you get replacement for that? I don’t know, hope others work chime in
>
> Ab
>
>> On Jun 8, 2021, at 6:48 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
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>> Hi folks,
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>> So, years ago this list helped me tighten up my slider door window catch. Today I went to address it again as it is loose.
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>> I took off the inner part using a nifty bent flat head screw driver I got from a free box a few years ago. It was perfect for the job. It is set up so the flat heads are in different orientation and bus works with the window.
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>> But, when I exposed the two screws holding the catch to the window I found they could not be tightened enough to stop movement.
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>> I plan to cut a rubber gasket to shim up the old one. I’m guessing it has lost some thickness over time.
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>> The outer piece easily came out. It looks like there might have been some type of adhesive there at one time.
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>> Anyone have some recommendations for me on re assembly so that it will tighten and have a good seal?
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>> Just checking in as just putting in the rubber shim is all I currently plan to do. I am not sure about an outer gasket or .
>> sealant.
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>> Tips appreciated.
>>
>> Eric Caron
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